Champagne is generally associated with feelings of euphoric excess and the special occasions that prompt them -- New Year's Eve celebrations, weddings, birthdays, promotions. Even if you're in the mood to splurge, a large crowd or a tight budget can prompt the pursuit of cheap Champagne. From France to Spain, Italy, and California, there's enough excellent bubbly to go around for $10 or less. The challenge lies in knowing what you're buying. We considered online reviews and ratings from a variety of sources and consulted a wine expert to come up with our top picks.

If you think cheap white wine is only for grandma's spritzer, think again. There's a white wine -- costing no more than $10 to satisfy almost anyone's palate. Inexpensive white wines can complement a range of foods, brighten up a lazy summer afternoon, and make an excellent substitute for pre-dinner cocktails. White wines typically present fruity and/or floral flavors and aromas, sometimes offer a bit of spice and earthiness, and range in sugar content from bone dry to dessert-level sweet. We've made top picks based on tastings, ratings, reviews, and awards, on top of expert advice, and suspect wine drinkers will find at least one selection to suit both their sipping preferences and their budget.

Who needs a premium red wine when a thoroughly respectable bottle costs $10 or less? Frugal quaffers who know even a little bit about wine and aren't afraid to go with what they like will find many such bottles. There are hundreds of cheap red wines out there -- some barely worth the few dollars you'd pay but many worth drinking. With so many styles, grape varieties, producers, and labels to choose among, shopping can be a challenge. To guide wine drinkers through the thicket, we've made top picks based on tastings, ratings, reviews, awards, and expert advice. We've also selected a wide array of other inexpensive red wines fit to serve with a meal, bring to a party, or sip over the course of a quiet evening.

Eureka Pet Lover Mighty Mite 3684F Review

Pet owners rejoice in the Eureka Pet Lover Mighty Mite 3684F, reviews attest. Approved by a professional maid who posted comments at Walmart, this inexpensive, bagged canister vacuum proves to be a match for cat, dog, and any other kind of hair commonly found in homes. Users praise the suction, saying it works equally well on hard floors and rugs, and is helped along by a lever that switches between the two. Most Eureka Pet Lover Mighty Mite 3684F reviews at Amazon agree, and some add that this model is a worthwhile investment even in pet-free zones. The Pet Lover Mighty Mite also scores points for durability, easy maneuverability even in tight spaces, and for a long cord and handy attachments, including a wand.

The Eureka Pet Lover Mighty Mite 3684F (starting at $75, Amazon) is a close relation of the Eureka Mighty Mite 3670G, our top choice. It comes with all the same features plus a pet attachment (the Pet Power Paw, designed for carpet and upholstery) that some user say cuts down on vacuuming time, a HEPA filter, and an odor-eliminating dust bag. Additional attachments include a crevice tool, dusting brush/upholstery brush, and blower port. Like its sibling, the Pet Lover Mighty Mite 3684F weighs a trim 8.6 pounds, boasts a 20-foot power cord, 6-foot attachment hose, 11-inch cleaning path, and 12-amp motor.

Where to buy

Absent pets in the house, you can save some green by buying the original Mighty Mite. But with animals around, spending slightly more on the Pet Lover would be a service to the household.

Raechel Conover

Raechel Conover is a freelance writer whose work has appeared on Yahoo, blogs, and other websites. She's a self-confessed shopaholic and frugal mom, always scouring the sale and clearance racks for deals and taking full advantage of free community activities and events with her husband and young sons.